How do you reset your hardware for your Android smart phone?

Answer 1

Note: Factory reset option will erase your data permanently. It is recommended to backup your data before performing reset.

Below are the steps to perform factory reset:

1. Open your device's Settings

2. Depending on your device, the Factory data resetfeature may be located in one of two sections within the Settings app:

- Select the Privacy settings, and scroll down to Factory reset

- Select the Backup and reset settings, and scroll down to Factory reset

3. Tap Reset device to delete all data and restore your device's factory settings.

4. Confirm the process by selecting Erase everything.

5. This will delete all data and restore back to your device's factory settings.

Answer 2

Do you mean resetting your phone to stock? Under Settings, go to Backup & reset. There should be an option that says "Factory data reset". There will be a pop up to remind you what will be deleted. Click the reset phone button and it will be reset back to factory settings.

Note: Keep in mind that if you do this, unless you have saved your files to your external SD, the desktop, or the cloud (ex: Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.), all your files and data will be lost! If you have the newer Android OS (4.0 and above), your contacts and apps will automatically install into either the same phone or new phone once signed in.